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Area Studies at Georgetown University

Area Studies at Georgetown University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Area Studies, take a look at what Georgetown University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Georgetown University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 125 area studies graduations were recorded at Georgetown University.

Studying Online at Georgetown University

Online coursework is an option at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Area Studies Rankings at Georgetown University

These rankings give you a sense of how Georgetown University’s Area Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 80
Best Value District Of Columbia #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 80

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 80
Best Value District Of Columbia #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #16 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #75 of 80

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from Georgetown University

Those who finish Georgetown University’s Area Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Area Studies at Georgetown University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,362
2 years $56,971
3 years $66,842
4 years $83,492
5 years $92,225

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Area Studies graduates from Georgetown University take home a median $83,492, compared with $103,843 for all Georgetown University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Area Studies earnings compared with all majors at Georgetown University

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at Georgetown University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Area Studies graduates at Georgetown University are 56% women (70) and 44% men (55).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Georgetown University

Among the 16 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

Georgetown University gender breakdown of Area Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at Georgetown University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at Georgetown University

Among the 106 master’s area studies graduates at Georgetown University, 53% were women (56) and 47% were men (50).

Georgetown University gender breakdown of Area Studies Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 53
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 8
Asian 5
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 24
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at Georgetown University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Area Studies Doctoral Program at Georgetown University

Among the 3 doctoral area studies degrees awarded at Georgetown University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Georgetown University gender breakdown of Area Studies Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies doctoral degree recipients at Georgetown University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Area Studies majors at Georgetown University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Georgetown University

The Area Studies program at Georgetown University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
American U.S. Studies 16
East Asian Studies 29
Eastern European Studies 19
Latin American Studies 18
Middle Eastern Studies 21
Western European Studies 22

Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Area Studies program at Georgetown University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Area Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $47,517

References

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